Marriage Contract [ g.d ]

Chapter 13

"A-Alright but look at me... my clothing," I exclaim.

"They don't care about those kind of things," Grayson informs me, "My grandfather values character over clothing. To him it's what you do rather than what you wear. You're fine just the way you are."

Huh? Was that a compliment?

"Ok then," I sigh.

Without any time to think, Grayson knocks on the door and it opened. An elegant woman a dignified man are sitting casually next to a beautiful, younger, lady. There is also an elderly man. He seems a notch above the others and radiates a kind of aura.

"Hello everyone," Grayson breaks the ice.

"H-Hello everyone," I mimic Grayson.

"Come in," the elderly man, I'm assuming is Grayson's grandfather, instructed us.

I followed behind Grayson and only sat down after he do so. While making my entrance, I felt like I had tripped on the lines of vision emanating from these four people. Even my palms were sweaty.

"Is she your fiancé?" Grayson's father asks.

"Not anymore," he speaks, "we submitted the paperwork and she is now my wife. Officially."

"What a haste you made," Grayson's mother scolded.

"I'm sorry there was no wedding. I thought we could do that afterwards," Grayson tries to explain.

After a brief moment of silence, Grayson's grandfather spoke. "What's your name?"

"I'm Violet Anderson," Grayson tried to introduce me, but I thought they asked me and I introduced myself first.

My hands were shivering. I couldn't wait to escape from this place.

"No, honey. You are Violet Dolan now," Grayson exclaimed.

"I see," Grayson's grandfather nods, "How long have you been together?"

"Not very long, but Violet is the only other woman I want to be with for the rest of my life," he smiles.

"She must be a wonderful girl for you to say that," Grayson's father slightly smiles.

I'm the only woman he wants to be with for the rest of his life. I must be hallucinating. There is no way he said that and really meant it from his heart. I couldn't stop my heart from racing. I was so nervous.

"It seems you have satisfied all the conditions necessary to be my successor,"Grayson's grandfather voices, "I trust you are not interested in the girl I had in mind for you to marry?"

"No, I'm sorry about that," Grayson apologized.

An arrangement with a girl his grandfather has picked? What did he need me for? Why did he choose me?

"I knew that you weren't about that prospect of that arrangement, but I didn't know you already have a girlfriend and were in such a serious relationship," Grayson's father spoke.

"I kept it a secret," Grayson explained.

When things have almost calmed down, I heard my name called by a powerful voice.

"Ms. Violet," Grayson's grandfather calls.

"Yes?" I ask softly.

"What do you like about him? What made you want to marry him?" He asked.

I was at a lost of words. There was nothing that wanted marry him. We married because of a contract which started out as a threat. I look over at Grayson for help, but I have a sense I'm  on my own. I have to say something, but if I don't tell the truth, they will know. What could I tell them? I struggled to find the best answer to this question. They wanted to know what kind of bond we had. What bond did we have? I remembered the warmth of Grayson's hand that I had felt just a short while ago.

"I like his kindness," I spoke.

"He's kind?" Grayson's grandfather asked.

"Yes, whenever I make a mistake he is there to protect me. He has a warm heart," I vocalize.

"Violet..." Grayson says with wide eyes.

"I see," Grayson's grandfather nodded like he accepted my answer.

Taking it as a cue, Grayson stood up, "Will you excuse us for today? Violet is very tired."

"Yes I'm sure she is," Grayson's father spoke then turned to me, "make sure you get a proper rest."

"It was a pleasure meeting you all," I smile.

As I turn around Grayson's grandfather     called my name, but this time using a gentle voice, different from before.

"Yes?" I ask.

"Please take good care of Grayson," he whispered.

"I will," I answer.

Grayson and I left the room after wishing everybody a good night.

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